Nothing entrances children as much as a pile of Lego pieces. These simple, interchangeable blocks do not move, make sounds, or light up like so many children’s toys do, but it’s this very simplicity that allows for endless possibilities and captures children’s imagination and creative sense. It’s exactly for these reasons that many teachers are using the blocks in their classrooms.

If you’re looking for ideas on how to incorporate Legos into your class, there are many sites that are filled with ideas for classroom teachers. Lego keeps an education page that is full of projects and materials for teachers, along with products specifically designed for the classroom.